Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·A new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart condition
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely